Cape Forget-Me-Not (Anchusa capensis) | $5.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: South African Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-15 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring through summer • Colors: Brilliant blue • Flower Type: Small clusters • Reblooms when deadheaded
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, fertile • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Honey Bees: Major nectar source • Native Bees: Attracts diverse species • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Supports garden diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant seedlings after frost • Summer: Regular deadheading • Fall: Clean up spent foliage • Winter: Protect crown in cold zones
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Cosmos
Calendula
Sweet Alyssum
Zinnia
✨ Unique Characteristics: • True blue flowers • Long blooming period • Excellent cut flower • Self-seeds readily • Cottage garden favorite
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after danger of frost. Perfect for cottage gardens and borders.